
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes 7-days early and ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Today, I’m going to tell you two stories about people who unknowingly risked everything to travel to their dream locations – and didn’t realize they were in danger until it was too late. Their stories remind us that careful planning is not always eno... more
In December 2005, a young woman walked down a sidewalk in New York City. There were Christmas decorations on all the buildings she passed – but as she walked by a newspaper stand, she saw something that was so shocking, she literally stopped in her t... more
Today's story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 318.
This story is about a woman who goes missing from a psychiatric hospital in 1900. Now at first, this story will seem like a pretty ordinary missing person case. That is, u... more
Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories of missing people that we just can’t explain. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.
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I listen to Mr Ballen religiously! Well it’s the way I motivate myself anyway. I only allow myself the reward of listening to his podcast if I am getting my household chores done…….my house is impeccable…..my sisters too.
Entertaining content but not always accurate. I miss the ad-free episodes on Amazon Prime. Sirius is a big nope.
I usually like more dramatized stories rather than somebody talking, but this podcast is the exception! Love the content!
I love listening to Mr Ballen tell stories…My fav time of the day is the drive home so I can listen to next story…
Absolute favourite for years! I really hope he brings back Medical Mysteries soon as well, I just love the story telling, the voice and that it’s real stories!
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Focusing on the bizarre and oftentimes unsettling aspects of reality, this podcast presents true crime stories and eerie mysteries through engaging storytelling. It explores a wide array of unnerving narratives, including unexplained disappearances, grisly murders, and bizarre occurrences that blend elements of horror with real-life events. Noteworthy is the consistent format that combines thorough research with captivating narration, producing episodes that not only entertain but also provoke thought about the darker facets of human existence.
The unique style of storytelling sets this podcast apart, as it aims to keep listeners intrigued while shedding light on lesser-known accounts that resonate deeply. Each episode serves as a reflecti... more
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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 432 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Oz Pearlman
2. Tom Segura
3. Erin Brockovich
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